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Education > Homeschooling Deciding to homeschool: Parent's guide: 8 of 9
When deciding to homeschool there are some things a parent needs to look into. First the parent should find out what the laws are regarding homeschooling in their area. In the US some states, such as New York, require that you maintain attendance records, file quarterly reports listing the number of hours of instruction duri... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Tips for raising confident children: 10 of 11
I like to imagine my children as tight rope walkers. If a person wanted to learn to walk a tight rope there are two ways they could go. They could begin slow and steady with an experienced person with them and a net below, or they could be pushed out onto the rope alone. To me the first scenario would be much more likely to ... More..
Education > Homeschooling Tips for homeschooling your preschooler.: 11 of 12
When it comes to your preschoolers play and imagination are the most important educational tools you can use. There is no need to buy expensive curriculum, stacks of workbooks, high priced learning tools, or anything else. Young children learn by playing, by mimicking their parents and older siblings, and by trying things ou... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What happened when I tried to combine gardening with kids: 68 of 68
It seemed like the perfect plan. The day was warm and sunny, I was itching to get some seeds in the dirt, and my sons were in need of some outdoor fun. So I loaded up my gardening supplies, drug out some outside toys, and we headed outside. My first mistake was thinking that my sons would be happy playing with their own toys... More..
Education > Homeschooling Making the decision to homeschool: What you should consider: 19 of 19
Many parents that want to homeschool their children worry that they will not be able to get started or that they will try and fail. Social pressure to teach their children right can make some uneasy and unsure. The first thing parents should consider is how much time they have to put towards homeschooling. There are many fam... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Childhood discipline and responsibility: 10 of 10
Raising young children who are responsible and disciplined can be a daunting task. Video games, television shows, movies, and more are all working against us it seems, and when coupled with peer pressure it can seem impossible to do. For parents wondering what they can do to help instill within their children a sense of resp... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How can parents who practice attachment parenting choose day care?: 9 of 9
For parents who choose to use Attachment Parenting ideals finding a daycare for their children can be difficult. Though most who consider themselves "AP" do not use daycare there are always cases where something happens that could move the family in that direction . Typical daycares day cares will most likely not be willing ... More..
Education > Homeschooling Highschool transcripts: Tips for homeschool educators: 6 of 6
Preparing your homeschooler's transcripts can seem like a difficult task. These are what your child will be sharing with colleges and universities, so there is pressure to make them look professional and neat. It is not as daunting as it seems however. With a little organization you can put together a great transcript for yo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Breastfeeding: How to ease the discomfort of weaning: 4 of 4
Weaning can be a difficult time in the course of breastfeeding. All of the emotional bonds that were so carefully nurtured may feel as if they are being severed in half. Many mothers feel sadness at ending this important time in their children's lives. But more than the emotional pain weaning can bring, there is also a physi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) What are the benefits of babywearing: 4 of 4
The practice of baby wearing is something that parents have done for thousands of years. From slings to carriers mothers all around the world have carried their babies close to them. In modern society we tend to push our babies far away from us, pushing them in strollers out in front of us with little to no physical contact.... More..